June long weekend activities in NSW

The King’s Birthday/June long weekend is the perfect time for a little adventure and exploration in NSW. From 10 to 12 June, make the most of the crisp days and cool nights of winter with stargazing, wine tasting, whale watching, snow skiing and more.

Hit the slopes

The June long weekend marks the official opening of the NSW ski season, so head to Thredbo, Perisher or Charlotte Pass for some fresh tracks.

Let’s go
Friends skiing at Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains
Woman enjoying a swim at Perisher's only heated pool in the Marritz Hotel, Perisher, Snowy Mountains
Terrain Park at Perisher - Kosciuszko National Park - Snowy Mountains
Family enjoying hot chocolate at Snow Gums Restaurant, Perisher, Snowy Mountains

Whale watching in NSW

More than 40,000 whales make their way along NSW coast on their northern migration, known as the Humpback Highway, from May to November each year. 

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tour with Dive Jervis Bay - South Coast
tour with Dive Jervis Bay - Img credit Jordan Robins, NSW South Coast
Humpback whale splashing its tail off the Sapphire Coast, NSW.
Humpback Whale breaching off Point Plomer, Port Macquarie

What’s on over the June long weekend

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Public holiday dates 2023-2024

Holiday 2023 2024
New Year's Day Sunday 1 January (Additional day Monday, 2 January ) Monday 1 January
Australia Day Thursday 26 January Friday 26 January
Good Friday Friday 7 April Friday 29 March
Easter Saturday Saturday 8 April  Saturday 30 March 
Easter Sunday Sunday 9 April  Sunday 31 March 
Easter Monday  Monday 10 April  Monday 1 April 
Anzac Day  Tuesday 25 April  Thursday 25 April 
King's Birthday/June Long Weekend Monday 12 June Monday 10 June
October Long Weekend (Labour Day) Monday 2 October Monday 7 October
Christmas Day public holiday Monday 25 December Wednesday 25 December
Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December Thursday 26 December